INTRODUCING THE ES
After six generations of success in the mid-size saloon category, the new, seventh generation Lexus ES is forging a new, more ambitious path.
Traditional buyers will find the new ES more spacious, quieter and safer than ever before, while a new generation of customers will be introduced to a saloon with sharpened performance, class-leading safety technology and a level of craftsmanship rarely found in this market segment.
The range will include the ES 300h, on sale from December 2018, powered by a new self-charging hybrid system.
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DYNAMIC CAPABILITIES
Long renowned for its comfort, refinement and luxury appointments, the new ES builds on its strengths with an all-new chassis that allows for a more dynamic exterior design and even better driving performance.
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ALL-NEW GLOBAL ARCHITECTURE
The new ES is built on the all-new Global Architecture – K (GA-K) platform. The car is longer, lower and wider than its predecessor. The longer wheelbase allows the wheels to be pushed closer to the car’s corners, with wider front and rear treads.
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INTRODUCING ES F SPORT
F SPORT models – featured for the first time in the ES range – adopt several additional features including a black cross-hatch pattern that corresponds with cut-out sections at the car’s front corners; a rear spoiler, badging and dark lower valance to add emphasis to the look and 19-inch wheels that are similar in appearance to those found on the Lexus LC coupe. The two exclusive colours - Heat Blue and F White - are also available for F SPORT models.
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ALL NEW ES
EXTERIOR
The new ES is built on the all-new Global Architecture – K (GA-K) platform, giving Lexus the opportunity to explore the limits of mid-size luxury saloon design. The design boasts a distinctive silhouette with a strong downward slant, creating a dynamic yet fluid shape. The rear end is clean and sharply chiselled, with LED lamps that wrap around the quarter panels to generate a continuous styling line when viewed from any angle. The palette includes 12 colours with new beige and green shades.
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ALL NEW ES
INTERIOR
When designing the look and feel Yasuo Kajino, ES Chief Designer and his team’s starting point was the Lexus Future Interior concept, which blends a driver-centric cockpit with a spacious and comfortable area for the front passenger. It will be a connected space with optional navigation system including a range of connected services. The navigation provides a 12.3-inch multimedia display and second generation Remote Touch touchpad control. Its voice recognition extends to a mobile assistant allowing a contactless driver’s smartphone control.
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ALL NEW ES
PERFORMANCE
According to Chief Engineer Yasuhiro Sakakibara, this ES has been built to deliver a fundamentally higher level of performance than any of its predecessors. The chassis team sought to create a sense of comforting predictability coupled with a feeling of quick response to every movement. Yoshiaki Ito, the ES’ chief test driver, explained: “We want every kind of driver to feel a sense of complete control when they are behind the wheel of the ES. It’s a level of comfort that goes beyond merely delivering a smooth ride.”
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ALL NEW ES
AVAILABLE IN HYBRID
The ES 300h is equipped with a new, fourth generation self-charging hybrid drive system that can deliver exceptional fuel efficiency, responsive performance and minimal emissions for a mid-size luxury saloon.
